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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.68, 424.76 and 209.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.68, 424.76 and 209.28 is: 288.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.68 : 424.76 = 209.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.68/424.76 = 209.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.68x = 424.76 × 209.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.68x = 88,893.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,893.77/307.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.92

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